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Y261 WHE

2001 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 WHE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,038 miles

corrosion on o/s/rear chassis not in prescribed area

general under body corrosion

light corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/rear floor/inner sills

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads on 1.6mm min. limit

rear pads on 1.5mm min. limit

Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,234 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2012 60,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery loose

Pass 24 May 2011 51,462 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 May 2011 51,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2010 44,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 38,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,035 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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Y261 WHE is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 73,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y261 WHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y261 WHE registered?

Y261 WHE is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y261 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 WHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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